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EDUCATION TO HAVE ITS FACE UFTED? (pages 4-5)
SPECIAL ELECTION ISSUE
mp(ti
Books You Woidd
Like
вЂ” and вЂ”
Books You Must
Have
вЂўre all to be had from
A. McLEOD,
Relax on Bright
Books
WE HAVE T H E M вЂ”
Wise and
Otherwise
A, McLEOD,
"Brisbane's Best
Bookstore."
107 ELIZABETH ST.,
BRISBANE.
"Bnsbanc's Best
Bookstore,"
107 ELIZABETH ST.,
BRISBANE.
Vol. 12 вЂ” No, 25
Thursday, 21st October, 1943
Rttjisiered at G.P,0., Brisbanii, for
transmission by post at a periodical.
SECONDS OUT OF
GONG SOUNDS FOR ELECTIONS FIGHT
LATEST RINGSIDE GOSSIP
PRESIDENT
J. H. GREEN.
Qualifications:
Mr. Green's efficient handluig of
the Union and Sports Union speaks
for itself. Students cannot do better
than to continue to place their confidence in him as a progressive and
vital force in the furtherance of
better relations between students and
staff and of greater independence for
the student body.
Policy:
I must say, with the intellectual
honesty which should dictate my
actions as President of the Union,
that the idea of a categorised and
detailed policy speech for our elections to-morrow is abhorrent to me.
Firstly, I have endeavoured during
my term at Varsity to accumulate
information and interpret it in a way
which I have not concealed from the
public gaze; secondly, a plan of campaign which I might advance in all
sincerity now will not necessarily be
suitable in 1944, for student affairs
are continually fluctuating and any
attempt to define a strict administrative procedure can thus be a retrograde step only.
f intend lo use my influence to see
these published in a way which can
only bring favourable comment on
the students of this UniversityвЂ”a
particular necessity in these war
times.
In matters directly apposite to the
material welfare of students I can
only offer the assurance that I will
continue the fight against the uncooperative and the hostile elements of
our community which has been
fought by Presidents before mc.
To continue indefinitely would give
the lie to my abhorrence of policy
speeches, and I can only add that as
its head I will be bound to adhere to
the furtherance of the aims and objects of this Union. To conclude,
then, I advance the hope that the
aspirations I have uttered will not
condemn me as a particularly virulent paranoiac.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
PEG. CLARK.
My nominator, Mr, D, Spratt, informed me that my nomination for
Evening Student (female) Vice-president of the Union is legal. Although I am now a Day Student, I
was an Evening Student for four
years, so I suppose that is ray qualification. While I was an Evening
Student, I broadened my mind, becoming semi-steeped in Latin, Philosophy, and the other things Art
studes become steeped in.
Last year I was secretary of the
Evening Students' Association, This
year I took part in the Debating and
the Dramatic Societies, and was a
member of the hockey team, 1 have
just been elected Vice-president of
the Debating Society and co-opted to
the Committee of the Dramatic So-*,o;ciety.
As regards policy, I am all for
VICE-PRESIDENTS
the "printed note" movementвЂ”
in fact, all for anything which
MISS ROSEMARY LLOYD.
would tend to better the students' lot at the University.
Qualifications:
Miss Lloyd is a well-known j I may add that if it were not for
second-year Scientist, and Women's Mr. Dedman I would be an Evening
Collegiate.
; Student in fact as well as in spirit,
She has pi*oved her worth by being ' but that has not barred me Irom
a very able secretary of the Women's ibeing deeply interested in all that
Club for the past year, and also by ,Evening Students do.
her election to the post of President.:
STRONGBORC, W. E.
Policy:
i
She has both charm and brains, No material received.
and, in fact, all that is needed to
JOAN PARK.
make an excellent Union Vice-preNo matei'ial received.
sident.
However, I consider :t profitable
to advance a few random opinions
which might convince those who
doubt my suitability as President,
that my administration would be by
no means iniquitous.
Wbero the University generally is concerned I shall endeavour to propagate that esteem
of the University which for tangible reasons is not sufficiently
widespread here. By concrete
imblicity I intend to scale the
rampart of the "common man"
and unform him of the social and
economic benefits which he acerues by paying a small part of
the upKeep of a University. As
ft necessary corollary to this I
ishall follow a definite modus
operandi to attain ihc imity of
those who form the UniversityвЂ”
students, staff, and graduates.
This will again be through adequate publicity, particularly to
^freisiunen and other students who
are tfliawarc of what a "University" connotes.
A major part of this publicity
I t:ampalgn must be borne by the
'^official mouthpiece of the UnionвЂ”
r?!В»Galmahra" and "Semper Floreat."
EDITORIAL
HOW TO VOTE
Well people, the end of the year has brought along two
important eventsвЂ”the exams and the elections.
As far as the first are concerned, you're the only ones who
can do anything about itвЂ”God help you!
But as far as the elections are concerned, why just cast
your jaundiced eyes about you and you see what "Semper" has
done for you. No longer is a prospective officer an- unknown
entityвЂ”his past, gory or blamelessвЂ”lies befdre y^tf. He (or
she) is an open book to.you. 'J" ''^' /^\ '
Therefore, electors,вЂћifs up to yoii.' Cli0Qg.e, the. people for
the positions who seem-'to offer you the most energetic constructive policy combinfed'Tifrith the best record.
' '
In that way we li'b^e to see offe of the best administrative
executives the Varsity has yet seen.
It's up to you.
;-.
VICE-PRESIDENTS
SUPPORTERS SAY:
VOTE lU LE BRETON
VICE-PRES.
Qualifications:
A fourth-year Medical student,
whose scholatsic achievements include: 4th Open University Scholarship, Rafi Memorial Scholarship
(aeq,).
Sporting: A keen footballer, representating the University teams in
C, B, and A Grades during the past
3 years, A committee member of
Bo.xing and Fencing Club.
Administrative Experience: 1941,
Year Representative, Representative
to Q.M.S.A,; 1942, Year Representative, Representative of Q,M.S,A,, Assistant Editor "Trephine," Hon.
Secretary Debating Society, Representative to Union Council, Committee of W.E.S, (Herston); 1942,
U.Q.M.S., Representative to U.Q,M,S,,
Secretary of U.Q.M,S., Vice-president
U.Q.MiS., Year Representative (III.
and IV. years), Committee W,E,S,
(Herston); N.U,A,U.S,, SecretaryTreasurer N,U,A,U,S., Delegate to
N,U,A.U,S. Council (1943), Delegate
to Aust. Universities' Commission
(1943), Hon, Secretary N,U.A,U,S,;
Union Council; Hon, Secretary Debating Society; S.C.M., S.C.M. Committee, S,C,M. Representative to
General Committee (Melbourne), Representative to S,C,M. State Council.
Policy:
1. Loyalty to ExecutiveвЂ”faithful
to electors,
2. Maintenance and rcintroduction
of traditional ceremonies and customs, e.g., Degree Ceremony.
3. Promote interest in the internal
sociclj'. of the University and external society in general.
4. Ifisht that the University should
take a more active part in tlie life
of the community.
5. To promote in all possible ways
the causes of tho N.U,A,U,S. and a
national consciousn^s^^ within the
University'
6. Through the 'N.U.A.U.S, and
otherwise to press for all beneficial
reforms in education, particularly
those affecting undergraduates.
7. To be ready to co-operate ui
any way with University authorities
and staff fwhere such shall be
mutually beneficial. _вЂў'вЂў ;^^,
(Authorised by Brian G.Vilson,
Miss I. Tilse, J. E. Clements, Medical School)
(Continued on page 2.) .
SEMPER
More Election Gossip
VICE-PRESIDENTS
HON, SECRETARY
S. R. SCOTT.
Qualifications:
Mr. Scott entered the University
with an excellent academic reputation which he has since maintamed.
He has now the responsible position
of President of St. John's College,
and has indicated his capabilities as
Business Manager of
"Semper
Floreat" and "Galmahra" in 1942,
His activities in student action and
constructive thinking fit him for the
position of Vice-President of the
Union.
Policy:
Despite the fact that it is somewhat distasteful to blow one's own
trumpet, I feel that electors have a
right to demand from a candidate for
the position of Vice-president a clear
statement of his policy ;md lines of
thought on matters concerning these
electors.
The most important function
of tho Vice-president of the
Union is that of direct representation of the electors on the
Union Council. He owes allegiance to no one faculty or constituent hody, and is to he expected to maintain a breadth of
thought above the narrower interests of different groups. He
should thus exercise a moderating influence on the deliberations of the Union Comicil.
I believe in the maintenance of
sound democratic principles and, if
elected, shall do my best to further
the interests of tho student body.
This furtherance as I understand it
will involve greater participation by
all students in the handling of their
ovm affairs, coupled with a strong
demand, tactfully handled, for wider
recognition of student rights.
These are the general principles
which I intend to follow, and 1 do
not feel that I can profitably add
more at present.
S. DAVENPORT.
Qualifications:
Educated Brisbane Boys' CoUeg
Prefect and Cadet-Lieutenant; Secretary Old Boys' Association; Editor
Youth Magazine, "Orara"; Chemist
in the Colonial Sugar Refinmg Coy.,
Ltd., for a year; First Year Science;
Speaker at Youth Session of the
"New Education Fellowship" Conference; Secretary "International Relations Club"; Leader, University of
Queensland N.U,A,U,S. Delegation,
1944.
Policy:
1, The satisfaction of all student
needs, includingвЂ”
(a) Material needs, such as Common Room, etc.
(b) Entertainments.
(c) Intellectual facilities,
2. FuU co-operation with the
N.U.A.U.S. to build it up to a strong
body and assist it to achieve larger
quotas and more widespread subsidies.
:o:-
O. A. KINDERVATER.
I have been nominated for tlie
position of Vice-president on the
Union Council, as the Evening male
representative. The following is a
brief statement of my qualifications
and policy:вЂ”
Qualifications:
1. Passed Senior in 1939; since then
employed in P.M.G.'s Dept.
2. An Evening Science Fresher this
year.
3. Interest in University activities
Is illustrated by my being:
(a) Committeman of Ev. and Ext.
Students' Association;
(b) Delegate to Union Council;
(c) Supporter of the Debating Society.
Policy:
1. Fostering of an Integral Univergijy spirit by co-operation between:
(i) Staff and students;
(ii) Day and evening students;
(iii) Students of different faculties; and .
(iv) Facilities for learning something of the activities of other
faculties,
especially
such
knowledge as should be possessed by a cultured, responsible citizen.
2. Student representation to the
Senate.
3. Approval m^ encouragement oi
CANDroATES.
PresidentвЂ”
J. H. GREEN",
Vrce-PrcsidcntsвЂ” (Four Required,)
H, LE BRETON,
S. R. SCOTT.
Miss R. LLOYD,
Miss P. CLARK.
Miss J. PARK.
O. KINDERVATER.
W. STRONGBORG.
Hon. SecretaryвЂ” (One Required.)
Miss J. McWlLLIAM.
C. VENTON,
W. WARE.
J. DAVENPORT.
WARREN WARE.
Qualifications:
According to the best authorities
three things are required of the
ideal Union Secretary: brains, common sense, and personality. That's
v/hy we consider our nominee the
only man for the job. We shall not
pomt out any faults in our opponents, but we do point out that as far
as brains go, Warren Ware has far
more than his share. Anyone who
can collect four merits in First Year
and understand Second Year Physics
and Maths, is obviously way out
ahead of his fellows.
As for common sense, he's a Second
Year Engmeer, and all Engineers
have common sense!
Concerning his personality, all we
say is that if popularity with fellow
students means anything he certainly
has personality.
Policy:
Regarding policy, he clauns to be
an opportunist, so stand by for action
in 1944!
the fine work being done by the
Universities' Commission and its recognition of the student body.
4. Active participation in the demand for better education in all its
ramifications; also the adoption of
uniform standards, etc., throughout
the Conimonwealth.
5. Betterment of conditions pertaining to evening students and stu^
dent? liyipg sway from home,
FLOREAT
HON. SECRETARY
CEDRIC BRUCE VENTON.
Tall, dark and handsome secondyear Applied Scientist, with the following impressive record:вЂ”
(1) Bh-th: Normal, though lusty,
101b. baby.
(2) Education: West Plane Creek
State School and Thornburgh College, of the last Dux and captain of
the school,
(3) University: Has active college
interests and several student club
positions, secretai-y of the Football
Club, and largely responsible for its
present flourishing state. Was this
year a "Semper" sports correspondent.
(4) Policy: While believing that
the secretary is responsible to a large
degree for the smooth and efficient
I'unning of the Union as well as for
promoting student interest in Union
affairs, he advocated continued publicity of Union activities and policy
to reduce the present lack of knowledge and interest in the Union.
In detail, and in addition to the
above, he advocates:вЂ”
(1) Improvement in both interfaculty and student-staff relations.
(2) General improvement in student housing conditions, both at the
University (Common Rooms) and
externally.
(3) Admission of students to
Graduation Ceremony.
(4) The need for wider education
within the University to prevent its
degeneration into a mere degree factory.
(5) Increased support of the
N.U,A.U,S.
(6) Less segregation of male and
female students,
REIVIEMBER:
VOTE C. B(cst man) VENTON.
(Authorised by J, H, Grant and R.
H. Adair, Campaign Directors.)
Thursday, 21st October, 1943
Ir
NEWS FROM HERSTON
Last G.M. of the Medical^
Society was marked by a large
agenda, which, despite rapid
proceedings under the chairmanship! of Mr. Macphenson,
necessitated an adjoiirnment till
next Tuesday, the 26th October,
A report from the sub-committee
appointed to investigate the motion
by Mr, Schwarz, on the subject ^f
remuneration of graduates was read.
An outlme of steps already taken
was given, and it was pointed out
that further action would have to be
deferred until the Society was in a
position to have the opinion of the
graduate members of the Society on^
the motion,
"^В»
Other motions passed included \ |
provision (as the opportunity
arose and funds became available) for insurance of members,
prizes and bunsaries to encoiu*age student research, the continuation of Trephine, the estahlishmcnt of a fund for needs
students, who are not elielble for
subsidy benefits, the additiioni of >
a cultural section to the Med.
School Library, and fhe establishment of a properly organised
reserve fund.
At this stage the meeting was adjourned at the suggestion of Mr.
Wilson, leaving a considerable
amount of general business and the
W.E.S. elections till next Tuesday."^.
:o:
DRAMATIC DOINGS
The Dramatic Society in 1944 is to
be a vital force in the promotion of
Dramatic Art within the University.
Its activities will be limited only by
the enthusiasm of its members.
"^
We hope to produce two three-act
plays during the year in addition to
a burlesque, and to hold numerous
вЂўplay-readmgs, which will give every-:o:one an opportunity to develop his or
JANET McWlLLIAM.
her talent. There is an old saying,
"You never know till you try," so try
Qualifications:
with us in 1944.
In supporting the nomination of
The Society will need a big
Miss Mc William, we wish to place and active memebership to d^
before you all, as Union electors, her this, for more memhers ive^d
qualifications which we think fit her more casts. It is also hoped to
for the position of HonoraiT Secre- give memhers experience in the
tary of the U.Q.U.
art of production, and there is no
We believe fliat it Is time that
for
reaJson why rehearsals
women were elected to executive
several plays should not be gopositionis and took a more active
ing on simultaneously.
part in affairs of tlie University
To further stimulate interest in
as has heen done in other Uni- Dramatic Art, the Society will gladly,
versities and the National Union. accept any compositions from memHaving held Dux and Colours for bers of the University, and will ensport, having been a School Prefect deavour, as far as possible, to proand Captain, she matriculated from duce these at some time durmg the
N.E.G.S. and entered our Faculty of year, And don't forget! There is
Arts.
quite an extensive library, and anyIn 1944, as a Senior Arts Stu- one wishing to borrow from jt may
dent, Miss McWiiliam is able and do so on application to the librarian,
willing to devote more time to Miss Peg Clark.
the duties of her office than her
opponents, who, you wfll admit,
(2) To press for a public D e g r ^
have vci:y full courses.
Ceremony to which students will be
Throughout the year she has admitted.
taken a vital mterest in all Student (3) To conduct all student affairs
Body activities, and has been a lead- in a way required tp ensure your
ing woman in the social and confidence and the esteem pf the
academic life of this University. Miss University with the rest of the com-'
McWiiliam has done yeoman service munity.
on the committees of the Women's
(4) To support the cause of the
Club, Arts Students' Society and N'U.A.U.S. in its attempts, tq obtair
Women's College Students' Club, and necessary reform in educatlQix.
was also one of the leading organYou, fellow-electors, SvHl dej
isers of the I.S,S. appeal..
cide Who Is to вЂћmanagiB" yВ«
Policy:
affairs for the forthcoming y(
Miss McWiiliam will maintain the and we feel that Janet MXi\
following policy:
liam is the one most suited
(1) To carry out all duties with carry out tlie dVlties Of \\
U.Q.U,
enthusiasm md efficiency,
^fhursdayj 2ist October, 194S
SEMPER
Lord Mayor Tells Us
Of New Deal for Politics
k M . CONFERENCE
SOUTHPORT.
FRIDAY, 19th Nov., 1943, fo
MONDAY, 22nd Nov., 1943.
''I welcome and appreciate the opportunity of presenting a
All applications or provisional apfew views to the students of the Queensland University through plications
to be given to Conference
the medium of "Semper Floreat, for as I mentioned when I was Sub-committee:
privileged to address you recently, University trained men
Miss P. Clewett, J 4128,
C. G, Wilson, 14124,
should; and must, play an ever increasing part in assisting to
E. G. Le Breton, Med. tV.,
shape the destinies of their country. Their education is fitting
them to become doctors, dentists, engineers, barristers or other by FRIDAY, 22nd Oct, 1943,
professional men of the future, but it is doing more, for it is
Interested Freshers Especially
providing them with a wider knowledge of world practices
Welcome,
which should be of inestimable value later on to enable them
'iS qualify as Parliamentary representatives. Yet, how many
,'bf our University-trained professional men are to be found ready cellent politicians, perhaps even more
we really deserve; but is there
to offer themselves in this outstanding branch of public service?" than
not <a large proportion whose knowThe above statement v/as made by
the Lord Mayor (Alderman W. B.
Chandler) in reply to a question on
present day politics from "Semper's"
retrorter. Aid. Chandler continued:
It is vital to their own interests
and vital to Queensland that Univerr sity-tvained men should be represented in the State's Legislature just
as it is right and fittmg that there
should also be representatives of the
Trades Union movement and the
country interests and of commerce
and business,
PARLIAMENT FOR THE PEOPLE.
Parliament should be a representative cross-section of all avenues of
industry and production, and its
efforts should be directed towards
doing something for the people as
a whole instead of merely catering
for a favoured section of it, as has
b,^n the case more or less generally
for the last quarter of a century. At
each session of the Queensland Parliament we find the bulk of the legislation brought down is aimed primarily at improving the lot of he who
is described as "the working man,"
Doubtless much of this industrial and
social legislation is admirable and
much of it was overdue, but on how
many occasions in the last 20 years
have- we read of legislation aimed
..to raise the cultural standard of the
[ State and of those who are privileged
to reside withm it?
Are not others in the community
outside those whom political Labour
professes to expressly represent entitled to some consideration also?
_ 'WARE INFLATION!
Our legislators, whoever they are,
must be made to realise that they
are sent to Parliament to legislate
for the State as a whole and not
merely for a particular section of its
inhabitants. Let me give you one
instance: On occasions throughout
each year the cost of living flgiices,
computed by the Federal authorities,
pro published in the newspapers and
. m r since the start of the war they
'have indicated an ever growing rise,
which, on application to the Arbitration Court, is more or less automatically adjusted in wages. But what
happens to the professional man, the
engineer, the dentist, the architect,
'ho, as an employee, finds living
ts have risen in at least the same
"Dortion as the man on the lower
income. There is no provision
m, and Parliamenl is apparlot interested. Wider repre^n of all classes would remedy
neecl mm In Parliament
the InspiratWe force to Hit
3s" from its present level.
/leed nien in whom the pub-
ledge, experience and honesty of purpose may well be questioned? As a
result, has not our Parliamentary
system deteriorated to a point where
it has become government of the indolent by the ignorant"
UNIVERSITY MEN MUST HELP.
The men trained in our Universities can, I think, help to change
that situation if they are interested
and have the welfare of this fair
State at heart. Our citizenship I
think rightly demands more than
casting a vote on election day and
sitting back to wait until election day
comes around again, I think you
will agree with me that the obligations of citizenship are not in any
sense discharged by the simple act
of voting. It has been s^id that the
standard of our men in public life is
steadily declining. If it is, must it
not be accompanied or preceded by
a similar decline in the standards of
the people, for after all, the cbo.'jen
representative^ of any democratic
people must to a large extent, reflect the standards of the people
themselves. Can we feel proud of
the political record of the party
which has, with the exception of one
short period, been in Opposition in
the Queensland Parliament for the
WELL, HAVE WE?
last quarter of a century? Is it not
In an address which I gave in a record of political opportunism and
Brisbane more than a year ago, and expediency? Has the Opposition ever
which has, without any action on my put before the electors of Queensland
part, been published and re-published during that period a carefully conin every State of Australia and in sidered plan of social and economic
places overseas, I asked, "Have we development?
selected our rightest and most inNEW DEAL.
telligent men to represent us in ParIn my election speeches at Hamilliament? Have we made sure that ton, I suggested that it was time
they are trained, educated and Brisbane had a new deal. Might I
equipped witli all the necessary not go further and say that not only
knowledgeвЂ”political, economic and Brisbane, but Queensland also resocialвЂ”to enable them to state our quires a new deal? But it will not
case in the most effective manner? be accomphshed by sittuig idly by
Have we given them a cause to fight and merely talking. We must see to
for? Have we assisted them with it that the candidates who are chosen
our help, our encouragement, our to seek Parliamentary honours are
work and our money? Or have we men representative of all occupations
sat back indifferent and disinterested and creeds, employer nnd employee,
and allowed good men to be discour- men who are prepared to serve their
aged and beaten, and our politics to country for their country's good,
get into the hands of the ignorant, irrespective of parties or individuals.
the place-seeker, the pot-hunter, the
University trained men, men of
unscrupulous and generally the worst the professions, men of the soil, of
instead of the best elements of the the Trade Union movement, of incommunity.
dustries, primary and -jecondaryвЂ”all
"Have we not been too busy;
must be represented so that Parliatoo anxious to make money to
ment may become a virile and livmg
Increase our businessesвЂ”in genthing from which may be born proeral, too indifferent and too
gressive measures which -AHII help
selfish to carry our rightful
to make this great State of Queensshare of the obligations which
land a brighter and a happier place
democmcy imposes on all its
to live in.
-, citizens if that democracy is to
;o;.
be really worth while? And
Grade Fields' husband, FUm
what Is the result of our neglect? Director Monty Banks, Is now known
"Politically, we have been weighed as Montague Banks. It is almost
in the balance and found wanting. as if a famous gambUng resort reThere are, of course, still some ex- named itself Montague Carlo.
lie will believe and place implicit
confidence. I believe that such
men can be got. A lot of people
seem to regard a seat in Parliament as an end in itself. I do
not. One of the greatest poHtioil curses of this country is the
desire on the part of so many
people to get into Parliament
just for the sake of the job. I
feel that a man should be sent
to Parliament for a very definite
purpose; for the piU"pose of accomplishing something which is
necessary in the interests of the
^cop]e, in the interests of the
city and of the State.
I believe we should endeavour to
evolve some system of training and
educating our prospective political
representatives. Is it not a fact that
we give less consideration to the
qualifications of a per.son destined to
exercise control in the most momentous matters of StateвЂ”matters on
which our destiny may dependвЂ”than
we would to the requirements of a
person to engage in tbe smallest
business, farm or profession? We
should endeavour to improve the
standard of Parliament.
S
FLOREAT
A StU&ENT FOR LIFE
He asked me, "What is the Uni-:
versity?" And in my. new-found
knowledge I boldly said, "We are
the University." Disappointed, he
asked again, "What is the spirit of
the University?" And my new outlook forsook me and I stood unthinking.
"Consider then, that the Varsity
is not of these students onlyвЂ”it
transcends the day, and is of the
students of the past as well. Its
spirit is also of those who have
passed through its halls to the outer
v.'orld. Of those who saw that the
U.Q, was good and a means to finer
living, rather than a means to riches,
there remains a symbol of their
gratitude as "Students' Benefactions,"
To us that enjoy the University
now, and to those to follow comes
this lead on how the surroundings
and the atmosphere of the Varsity
may be developed, and how the University may transcend the years as
a tracery through the lives of the
graduates and the years of their
v,'isdom,"
And I had thought that the Degree
v/as the final parting between myself
and the University; nor did I.know
that I was a student of the Uiliversity of Queensland for life.
The scope and activities of the
Students' Benefaction Committee
were published in "Semper" 30th
Sept,, and the present benefits to
students set out.
YOU CAN GIVE
Unobtrusive gifts from past students have done much to make the
University more than a shop for
Degrees. Perhaps it is because of
this unobtrusiveness, as well as war
conditions generally, that students
are so ignorant of what they may
now enjoy, and of the pleasiu-e in
passing those on, augmented, to
those that will follow after.
The Students' Benefaction Committee are elected by the Union
Council at tho beginning of each
year. Present membevr. are:
Dr. F, W, Robinsor. (Chairman)
President and Hon, Sec, of Union
(ex officio)
Miss J Dowser
R. E, A, Brook
P, C, Brooks
who will gladly supply further information.
Queensland
University
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SEMPER
FLOREAT
%ursday, 2ist October, 1643
Education to Have It's face Lifted 1
N.U. Exposes
Emasculate Education
The following statement and recommendations from the
N.U.A.U.S. are for your consideration. If you have any objections, ;amendments, deletions or additions, bring them with
you to the A.G.M, of the Union on Friday. The specific recommendations have been forwarded to the Universities Commission, but we, as constituents of the N.U,, are required to adopt
or otherwise modify the statement. The recommendations
included here comprise about one-half of the total set issued
from the recent Conference.
The National Union appreciates
the work already done by the Commission. It recognises fully the difficulties necessarily associated with
the establishment of a nev/ and unprecented body such as the Universities' Commission; and it does not
forget that the Commission has existed for only a short period. Accordingly, nothing in the statement
and recommendations which follow
is intended as direct or implied
criticism of the Commission's policy.
Tho National Union's immediate interest is hi' the deliberative rather than in tho executive
functions of the Commission.
The recommendations are made
in the light of the Union's general view of the cxistuig slate of
education In Australia. TJiis
view may be sumnuirizcd as follows:
1. In all States of Australia education is grossly neglected as a social
service. The neglect is evident in
finance, in administration, in equipment, in buildings, and in the quality
of education provided.
2. At the present time the slate of
provision for higher education needs
particularly urgent attention.
3. The existing administrative machinery of education is inadequate to
deal with the national educational
problem.
4. Many social problems can be
wholly or partly attributed to the
neglect of education and their solution is bound up witli future educational policy and procedure.
5. Present social needs and demands for education cannot be'adequately met by existing educational
institutions. There are too few of
them, and'the quality of the education which they provide is deficient
in various ways. As institutions they
have done little or nothing towards
advancing a national educational
policy, and proposals on the matter
have been confined to a few members of their staffs, acting as individuals.
6. Some important social aspects
of our educational problem are absent or less urgent in other countries.
Compared with many other countries, we have not the trained intellectual resources on which to draw
in order to meet the developing complexities of government and administration. Recently these complexities have grown rapidly and there
has been no parallel development of
educational policy and machmery to
provide the training for dealing with
them.
Our trained intellectual resources
have been used to the point of exhaustion. The most important limiting factor in the efYective working
of present social policy, and in the
development of future policy, is personnel. It is at present inadequate
in quantity and quality. For these
reasons, among others, the outlook
for effective social policy appears to
be poor, unless education is immediately placed in proper perspective,
so that the basic causes, and not
merely the symptoms, of our difficulties can be attacked.
and offers
Wartime Suggestions
for New Order
Here are the detailed recommendations offered by your
National Union to the Universities Commission, and herein lies
some of the most important developments that have concerned
students for many years. It's up to you to read them and if you
can suggest improvements or additions to those wartime measures, we suggest you bring them along to the A.G.M,
if so, the means by which re-estiADVISORY COIVnvnTTEES.
With due regard to the nature and mates may be made.
constitution of the Commission and 3. Assuming re-estimates are to be
in order to meet immediately some made, this should be done either
of the difficulties outlined elsewhere through the Directorate of Scientific
and Technical Personnel or by the
it is recommended that:вЂ”
Commission itself, whichever may be
1. Advisory Committees be set up the more suitable,
in each State together with a Central 4, The results of those deliberaAdvisory Committee,
tions should be communicated lo the
2, The State Committees should N,U,A,U,S, for further consideration,
be selected on the basis of individual
REVIEW OF FACILITIES,
ability of members, and while reflective of representative opinion, should Because, in some instances, quotas
not necessarily be chosen to repre- may be limited (if not immediately,
sent institutional or other particular at least in the future) by University
interests,
facilities
(accommodation,
staff,
3, Similarly the Central Committee equipment, finance, etc) it is recomneed not necessarily consist of mem- mended that:вЂ”
bers of State Committees,
1, A survey be made of facilities
4, Wherever practicable a student in each State in order that at any
should be included on each com- time maximum and optimum quotas
mittet,
may be determined,
5. Where a student is not included
2, If practicable, such a survey
on any such committee, a student should be supervised by an officer of
liaison officer should be appointed the Commission in order to assure
to act between the appropriate stu- objectivity of opinion. Failing this,
dent governing body and that com- adequate supervision should be exermittee.
cised wherever reasonable doubt is
6. The above committees should be expressed regarding the validity of
prepared to consider any mattei's re- any individual University's assessferred to them by the Commission, ment.
at the same time being at liberty to 3, Such an estimation should ininitiate recommendations to the Com- clude readily available facilities outmission on either local or national side the immediate scope of any parproblems.
ticular University, in order that plans
can be made to meet the possible
RESERVATIONS IN TECHNICAL
need for a sudden future e.xpansion
FACULTIES.
(e.g., consideration should be given
to
readily available or convertible
Although it is recognised that
quotas for 1943 were determined as laboratory space, the possibility of вЂў
a result of a survey of expert opinion opening new teaching hospitals, etc),
by the Directorate of Scientific and
RESERVATIONS IN NONTechnical personnel, some dissatisTECHNICAL FACULTIES.
faction has been expressed both as to
size of quotas and the nature of their
While it is realised that m
determination. Such dissatisfaction 1942 the Commission established
has been based on both the specula- the principle of reservation In
tions of students and contradictory non'technlcal faculties, complete
expression of opinion by different dissatisfaction is expressed with
experts in particular fields as to the prdscnt scope and dimensions
national requirements for personnel of these reservations. The whole
in those fields.
question of the nature of non-
7. The desire for education exists
in Australia, but it needs to be
istimulated and guided, and opportunities for its realization created
without delay.
8. Comprehensive planning over
the whole educational field simultaneously is necessary; no one aspect
of the educational problem (e.g.,
schools, technical colleges, universities) can be adequately investigated except in relation to the others.
9. There is no reason why planning
of this kind cannot be undertaken;
but it should proceed on the basis
of adequate data, carefully collected and interpreted. As a result of
Australian neglect of education there
has been little competent investigation of the results of past educational
polisy, and, indeed, the basic information on which to form judgments
is for the most part yet to be compiled. Accordingly, the framing of
policy, and particularly the execution of policy, should be cautious
until the necessary investigations
have been made, and the relevant
data collected. This does not mean
that action need be delayed on the
more obvious defects of our present
educational system.
10. It is realised that educational
plannmg is only one item of the
agenda of social pohcy. But it constitutes the fundamental approach to
many other important items, while
remaining up to the present one of
technical education both in relai
the most neglected.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON
tion to the Universities' institu11. It appears that for the time
RESERVATIONS.
tional policy and present social
being action directed towards realisrequirements
should come under
ing a reformed eduactional policy
1, The Chairman of the Commisrcvidw.
such as the National Union suggests, sion should consult with the Director
must be evolved by the manpower of Scientific and Technical Personnel
Consideration at this stage is
and educational authorities jointly. to determine the details (not only the restricted to. immediate and
The National Union is of opinion that principles) of the 1942 assessments future utility value of hon-tedithe Universities' Commission should of national requirements (for 1943) nical training... (This does not
represent'the educational authorities, and subsequent determinations of
nsean that the prihcii>lo of
"learning per sВ«," has been over-"
12. The general views on the edu- quotas.
cational situation expressed in this 2. Upon the receipt of such advice looked or should be neglected.).
statement underlie all of the detailed the Commission should decide Any such consideration linked^,
recommendations which appear else- whether or not more accurate esti- with government policy towards re-;
where.
mates may now be practicable, and cruitment to the civil adminis^atlon.
Thursday, 21st October, 1943
SEMPER FLOREAT
Education to Have It's Face Lifted (Continued)
4, The services of the National and this may result in the loss of of the desired standard in this regard
Union should be used in such a sur- some good students. At the same and that herein lies another, but
time, the Director-General of Man- separate problem for the Universities'
vey.
power already has the widest pos- Commission. (See "Inter-relations
ADMISSION OP GRADUATES TO sible powers of direction over stu- between the Commission and the
ANOTHER FACULTY.
dents on graduation, which makes it Universities,")
As there appears to have been improbable that the Service Clause
PUBLIC RELATIONS.
some confusion in 1943 regarding the will ever have to be relied upon.
policy of admitting a graduate of one Therefore it is recommended that the
The Commission is the first confaculty to another it is recommended Service Clause should be abolished stituted educational authority with
from the contract for assistance, or the power and machinery which enthat;вЂ”
1, Attention be drawn to the fact if retained in any form, it should be ables it to disseminate educational
that there is no policy of total exclu- required of all students reserved information on a national basis.
sion of graduates from entering a (i,e,, Service by virtue of reserva- The National Union believes it must
tion not by virtue of assistance),
second faculty,
use this power to the full and in the
7,
Compulsory
medical
examina2, Each case should be considered
broadest possible way. The adveron its merits and in relation to man- tion (as at present under considera- tising of financial assistance as an
NECESSITY FOR NON-TECHS.
power requirements, to be deter- tion in Adelaide), siiould be mado a inducement to students to enrol at
1, The National Union re-endorses mined by the graduate's previous condition of University entrance in Universities and the clarification of
all States, not wilh a view to the ex- the Commission's function in this
its recommendations of January, training and experience.
clusion
of persons who fall below matter is a minor part of the task of
3, Encouragement should be offer1943, for an increase in quotas in all
certain
standards
but for the purpose public relations.
ed to certain individuals of distincnon-technical faculties.
of
advising
students
as to their con2, The Commission should address tion wishing to combine certain de- dition of health and the provision of
The Commlsision must create
itself to the problem of establishing grees for a given purpose {e.g., B,Sc, necessary medical treatment.
not
only a public demand for
"the case for non-technical educa- (chem.) and Medicine; Medicine and
moi'c and improved educational
tion," Such a case rests upon the Dentistry, Economics and Agriculservices but also for the proUNIVERSITY ENTRANCE SELECcreation of a demand for non-techni- ture, Arts and Law, etc),
duct of such services. On the
TION.
cal graduates and the ability of the
creation of such a demand rests
SUBSIDIES.
Universities to meet any such deThe National Union regards the
the question of improved gradumand. The creation of a demand is
ate recruitment and improved
1. The National Union re-endorses Universities Commission as the apdependent upon public enlighten- in-principle its recommendation of propriate organization to attempt the
means of training. Such a dement and policy of graduate recruit- January, 1943, that the "means test" controversial and difficult question
mand is largely a function of enment and post-war development,
of selection of students for Univershould be abolished.
lighteriment and it is the Com3, With regard to graduate recruit2. Failing the total abolition of the sity entrance. It does so, fully recogmission's task to bring about this
ment an immediate survey should be "means test," the Commission should nising the terms of the recent High
enlightenment. So great is the
instigated by the Commission in con- attempt to have the terms of this test Court judgment.
task considered that no enjunction with manpower authorities, liberalised to provide yet greater
The Commission's attention is
deavour
is made here to cover it
4, A survey should be commenced equality of educational opportunity. drawn to certain aspec^;: of this
immediately on "the nature of trainIn order to facilitate this certain problem of particular interest to the adequately.
ing in the faculties of Arts, Law, facts should be sought (e.g., the pro- National Union.
RECOIVLMENDATIONS FOR A
Economics and Commerce in relation IJortion of total population who can
The National Union expressed disSTART.
to contemporary social demands,"
at present derive assistance imder the satisfaction with both present and
State advisory committees and existing scheme), and, accordingly past methods of selection. It draws
1. The Commission should formuspecial faculty and professional com- the Commission should attempt a attention to the possible perpetua- late immediately an intensive promittees could assist in this prelim- survey of the income and child dis- tion of unsatisfactory methods be- gramme of public relations.
inary work. The results of such a tribution among families with chil- cause of their mechanical simplicity
2. The programme of addresses
survey would then be the basis for dren at or about University entrance and efficiency, and accordingly re- such as have recently been given in
discussion on the problem of the age and should look into such other commends that:вЂ”
several States should be intensified
ability of the Universities to meet vital statistics as may assist in bring1, The Commission makes the greatly and should take into accoimt
national requirements for non-tech- ing about the desired end.
question of methods of selection of not only school and University
nical graduates,
(Similar surveys
3. As thei-e will doubtless be an students at University level a con- audiences, but public meetings.
might be considered simultaneously upper limit to government aid to tinual investigatory and deliberative 3. Full use should be made of radio
for the technical faculties,)
facilities.
worthy and needy students, care function,
5, In the light of these surveys the must be exercised to see that any
4. Full use should be made of ex2, For this purpose it should exquestion of non-technical
quotas extensions of government assistance amine fully all available data on the I isting press, school magazines, trade
should be reviewed.
are directed into the most appro- mechanics of examination, psychol-1 union journals, periodicals, Univerpriate channels. It is impossible, at ogical and aptitude testing, subjec- sity papers, etc. Special brochures
STAFF RELEASES.
the moment, to make suggestions as tive methods such as personal selec- should be put out by the CommisSince 1939 considerable demands to how any additional aid should be tion and any other methods they sion.
5. The above programme presupdeem necessary.
have been made on University staffs used.
3.
To
obtain
such
basic
data
reposes
the full time work of at least
In order that the information will
to provide personnel for exlra-imibe available as and when required, search officers should be placed in!two personsвЂ”
Versity work.
(a) Talks and broadcasts officer.
While in many cases this has been investigations should be commenced all Universities (as has been done
(b) Publications officer.
already
in
Sydney
and
Melbourne),
into
such
matters
as:вЂ”
justifiable it is considered there are
who
would use to the full and cothe
aid
of
Psychology
Departments
(a) Rates of loss of students at
instances where the loss occasioned
opted
assistance of University and
m
the
different
Universities
sliould
different school levels in rethe country by transplanting certain
lation to distribution of family be enlisted (together with that of teaching personnel. Teachers' Federteachers from the University to other
other organisations such as
the ation, A.C,E.R., Student Councils,
incomes.
situations has been considerable, and
A.C.E,R,,
State
Education
Departetc.
(b) State-Private school ratios of
that accordingly steps should be
ments,
etc),
University enrolments.
taken to correct any anomalous
GRADUATE RECRUITftlENT.
4. A permanent committee should
(c) Metropolitan-Rural-Industrial
transfers.
ratios of University enrol- be appointed to consider the facts Any improvement in the field ol
graduate recruitment necessitates the
IT IS RECOMMENDED THATвЂ”
sent forward by such officers.
ments.
5. Complete recognition must be creation of an active and increasing
(d) Effects of preesnt scheme on
1. A review should be made of
demand for their services. This will
recruitment
to
Teachers' given to the question of an inmembers of University staffs from
not come about as the result of the
Training College, Technical dividual's desire, as well as his or her
all faculties who have been seconded
speculations
of
the enlightened
Training College, Public Ser- ability, for higher education.
to executive or advisory positions or
minority.
The
prejudices
and tradior over specialisation.
vice, etc,
released for duties in the services.
tipns
of
past
years
must
first be
6. Precautions should be taken
4. The results of all such investiThe nature of the work they are at
broken
down
and
a
substantial
case
present performing should be ex- gations should be communicated to against the development of too early made out for the use and effectiveThe National Union gives Uttle creamined and their loss to the Univer- the National Union for their condence
to the challenges offered re- ness of graduates in administrative
sideration.
sities considered in comparison.
and other positions.
5. Instrument allowance to be re- gardirtg the character of students
2. Wherever desirable and possible
The Commission can help conselected by any given method. It be^endeavours should be made for their viewed in accordance with the needs
siderably in this task by conducthif
lieves
that
the
University
should
be
llramediate recall to University posts. of each faculty and an extension
able to condition, to a great extent, certain surveys and usmg the results
1} 3. Estimates should now be made made to cover books.
of such work both for purposes oJ
6. It is apparent that some in- the character and development of its
Iff possible permanent losses and
students. At the same time it be- public enlightenment and represenjonsideration given to the question dividuals are deterred, by, the Ser;
lieves that the Australian Univer- tations to government authorities.
j \f[ their replacement (where desir- vice clause from accepting the as
(Continued on page 7.). /.
sistance to which they are entitled,sHies are at present falling far short
fiable by local graduates).
(both. Commonwealth and State).
The use of graduates in conunerce
and for the time being in the services, and the nature of training now
available in the Universities, etc., is
accordingly bound up with the
national attitude to education and
national evaluotion of graduates.
(These matters will be discussed
further under the headhigs, "Graduate Recruitment," "Public Relations
Policy," "Inter-relations between the
Commission and the Universities,"
and the following recommendations
should be considered in the light of
comment thereon.
d
PHYS. ED. MEDS. AS
QUIZ KIDS
SEMPER
FLOREAT
Wiurs'day, 2ist 6ctober, M
Sez You ?
RAY IN A RAGE.
MISOGYNIST.
As everyone knows, the first-year
Meds. (men and women) had Physical Education as part of their curriculum for the first two terms. The
programme consisted of two periods
per week: for the men one period at
the y.M.CA. and one at Victoria
Park, and for the women most of
the periods were at the Uni,, and
some at Victoria Park, Activities for
the men included apparatus, calisthenics, basketball, basketball-baseball, volley ball and relays, group
competitions being conducted; for the
women apparatus, calisthenics, dancing, skipping, volley ball and relays.
At the end of second term, questionnaire blanks were distributed by
the Director of Phys. Ed. to the students at a class period. The students were asked to give some
thought individually to their answers
and indicate their real feelings and
thoughts.
Dear Sir,вЂ”In reply to a letter pubDear Sir,вЂ”I am very pleased with
lished in last week's "Semper," in the response on the part of the
which the women of the University women, or at least those women who
were described as "Lewd and have some spark of self-respect, to
Lecherous," I feel that the author of refrain from entering the Men's
the article and the Editor of "Sem- Lounge, Those who were the chief
per" owe the women an apology, the offenders before the letter was pubformer for daring to write such a lished still conthiue to do so in spite Find that well Imowri medical
despicable thing and the latter for of the obvious notice placed in full blonde is no "ordinary" lass< Has one
boy friend for the Medical School
allowing it to be published.
view of all such malefactors.
and
another for the hospital.
Throughout the year the women
ui
*
В«
have been ridiculed and slandered by In view of this obstinate attitude
similar articles, and it is making us adopted by these women, I suggest Latest fourth-year Med. maldespise our fellow students to whom that the present notice be changed practice is to hitch-hike to Southport
we should look for respect and to:вЂ”
in week-ends, not for the sake of his
courtesy not slander and abuse.
"health,
but for the sake of a fair
"Women entcruig Men's Lounge
Next year I hope the men and
'cafe
waitress.
women will pull together as a Uni- do so at own risk."
m
В«
111
versity, and not stoop to insults and Should this warning pass unheedscurrility for their amusement.вЂ” ed by these few persistent offenders, Union's Whyte-haired boy was
seen giving wide-eyed nurse the
Yours sincerely,
I think it would only be just punish- works in pan room at General HospiRAY CONROY. ment to publicise their names in
tal wardl
(Our correspondent says herself "Semper,"вЂ”Yours faithfully,
*
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вЂў
that the insults are merely for
FRANK EDWARDS,
PHYS. EDS. FEEL BETTER.
amusement. We beg our female
That Med. Prof, this week said he
readers to accept our most humble of
(Can't say I agree that "Semper" looked in every girls eyes from San
Twenty-two men and seven humble apologies if they have taken publicity is a punishmentвЂ”rather Francisco to Chicago to find a girl
women completed and returned the their amusement so sadly.вЂ”Ed.)
with violet eyes!
an honour,вЂ”Ed,)
questionnaire. Asked whether they
В«
*
вЂў
liked Phys. Ed,, all replied, "Yes," ^
We note that Mack, patron Saint of
except one woman who said "No,"
"Semper,"
is already on the lookout
and another who didn't know. Apart
for cigs. and beer from future
from a man and a woman who were
editorial
staff,
undecided, all replied that they felt
they had benefited from Phys. Ed.,
-'.QV
the main reason given being that
The
following
is
the
outcome
of
GET
YOUR
EXAIVHNERS
they "felt better." At the same time
STRAIGHT.
nine men and a woman agreed that an interview with Mr. F. E. Walsh,
HONOUR TO
Deputy-Director
General
of
Manthere were some handicaps, some
MR. HULBERT
power, Q,
Down the straightвЂ”3rd term
alleging interference with study.
University undergraduates can
to the exams... Yes, Freshers,
Mr. Hulbert, for six years now the
do
a
big
national
job
during
exams.
POPULARITY POLL.
Secretary-treasurer
of the Union, has
their long vacation. They can
Come now, reconsider your
at last received recognition for the
The majority preferred variety in spend their vacation gathering
yoimg idealism. Just a little work he has done for the University.
locality, i.e., alternation between the nation's food. They'll find
realism shows thalt if your aim
As a sec.-treasurer "his troubles
Victoria Park and the Y.M.CA. or the life invigorating .and healthis academi>o achievement your
ful,
and
the
conditionis
pleasant.
are many, his comforts are few," but
Uni.
The men voted for basketball
path needs must he, to a large
as then" favourite activity, but con- The demand for foodstuffs for
as the patron saint of the Union
extent, hypocrisysidered calisthenics the most bene- the Allied Sendees Is growing
there
are few students who don't
Yes! Yes! "means condition ends,"
ficial. Volley ball was most popular with every succeeding week, so
know
him.
His helping hand has alwith the women. All the men all sources of labour must be but maybe you'll find this end has ways been available to amateur exfavoured the continuance of group harnessed and used to meet the somewhat limited means unto iteslf. ecutive officers, and as he himself
Generally, the examining bodies says, there is a tremendous lot a
competitions. A few men said they urgent needs.
of
the University are, to their utmost, student can learn if he takes advanfelt too tired to study after Phys. Our students can spend their vacaethical:
those have our admiration tage of the many opportunities
Ed. Asked for suggestions as to any tion, or, at all events, the greater
activities they would like included, part of it in sunny orchards and ^nd respect.
offered at the Varsity.
the great majority of men and some well-kept gardens. They can har- But don't be too guillibleвЂ”when
Mr. Hulbert has been elected as a
women voted for swimming.
vest fruit and vegetables on the at a University (seat of culture, life memher of the Union in recogNearly everyone agreed that their Granite Belt from December to search for truth, etc.) intellectual in- nition and appreciation of his valuPhys, Ed. would be of use of them April; they can harvest potatoes at tegrity is denounced by the advice,
able service.
later in the practice of Medicine. Boonah for six weeks from the first 'if you don't understand it, learn it
Only two men and one woman week of November, and they can by heart," then the institution not
thought Phys. Ed. should be deleted participate in the wheat harvest on only has a negative educational value
Erom the' curriculum. The two men the Darling Doiwns from October to in the technical sphere, but its moral system provides plenty of water
and ethical insinuations are more (now somewhat soiled) for handthought it should be made volun- December.
disgusting
than merely disappointing. washing of examiners who mark
tary.
That ought to keep them busy,
Results Indicated that the stuStudy then, if your aim here the particular answers to, so often,
but therej are other jobs, too, in
dents took the questionnaire
is a degree rather than cultural 'too few random questions to provide
which they can lend a hand. All
seriously, and replies evinced
development,
your examiners as significant results with an apparent
they need do is to apply to
their interest: most went to conwell
as
your
subjects.
You'll find accuracy rivalling those of the phyManpower headquarters on the
sMeiiable trouble to he construcsome >vho are more appreciative sical sciencesвЂ”imponderables meathird floor of the Primary Buildtive. The i<esults have heen subof their own words reproduced, sured to the third decimal, that is if
togs, Creek Street, and they'll be
mitted to tbe Faculty of IMCedlthan of signs of cerebration on one is thinking of the examinees
told all about it.
cine and the Pivfeissorial Board,
your part. Swallow theh* lec- ability.
Part-time work has been pretty Ijures, don't digest, and vomit
and ai copy has been sent to CanPerhaps-it's abysmal ignorance of
extensively organised, particularly in forth agato in November.
berra. The success of this quesmodern scientific method, or smug
the rural industry, the aim being to
tionnaire, which is evidesice of
delusion that a specialist in a specific
create a pool of workers from city
the success and popularity of
HEIL WARD.
branch is ipso facto a specialist in
Phys. Ed. among the Meds.. will officers and factories who are willexamination in that branch.
be a further strong ai:eiiment ing to give their week-end leisure A time-honoured examination syshours to assist in the harvesting of tem has several advantages, like They can change, on chance
for its spread to other faculties.
crops. Durmg the University re- those of a totalitarian state, in sim- grounds alone, the whole future of a
E.H.C, cess, plenty of work will offer itself
plifying the behaviour in one case of youth's career.
вЂ”the need is urgent and it is hoped the examiners, m the other of an
that all students will place them- adherent, Living under such a Difficult and sacred trust?
POSTPONEMENT
No! No! it's so very e a s y selves in the hands of the Dkector- social code the question of the ethics
no
moral responsibility at all;
TbВ» A.G.M. of the Gramo- ate.
of brutal behaviour need never they evaluate the answers^ if
phone Socleiy, has been postworry a fellow on the "right" side, oibeis t r a n s ^ ^thai evaluation
poned, from- Friday, 22nd, to
He who loses wealth loses much. with a shrug of the shoulders he can fo the student's abilUyвЂ”well
Monday, 2SCh'October. Thne and
He
who loses a friend loses more. say, "We needs must, our methods what?
place aa before.',
But he who loses courage loses all. are dictated." So, too the exam.
C.
PSST-PSST!
WHAT DID YOU DO IN
THE WAR, DADDY?
WE LOOK m IN
THE EYE
Thursday, 21st October, 1943
SEMPER
New Era for Students
FLOREAT
COMMON ROOM
CASANOVAS
HIGH TIME IN HAjtLEM
' вЂў 'V
The "cuUud preacher" was notifying the events of the coming week,
Try as we may we can never deand made the following announceflect our Common Room discussions
ments:вЂ”
Irom the ever-ready pathway to sex.
MONDAY: This is egg-day at de
The recent Conference between the Universities' Commis- Sooner or later our old friend ex- hospital,
so that you all is asked to
sion and student representatives from all the Australian Uni- poses its ugly (?) head and all the lay an egg in the box by de do'.
versities is one of the more hopeful signs that educational policy controversies about promiscuity wax TUESDAY: De Mothers' Meeting
and wane with accustomed reguin Australia will be planned on sound lines in the future. Their larity, till somebody says, well who will be held in de evenin'. All ma
acceptance of the students on the same basis as the Vice- started this anyway, and the com- daughters who wants to be members
to see me in de vestry after the
Chancellors and Registrars charges us with grave responsibility, pany having visited the blame on is
service,
not only to ourselves but to the succeeding generations of some poor innocent who had prob- WEDNESDAY: We's to have de
remarked that Veronica Lake
students and to the nation as a whole, so that this desirable ably
Church Concert, and Mrs, Bones will
had beautiful eyesвЂ”or something, the
sing "Lay Me in Ma Little Feather
precedent will be continued.
discussion usually finishes quite unBed" wi' the parson,
gloriously with little of a construcTHURSDAY: We's all to have
Your representatives at that Con- Unless v;e can then make our needs tive nature ever coming to the fore.
choir
practice, and as de parson will
ference were asked to criticise con- icrown we will not receive the con- "There's a lot I don't know about
be
absent
from de singin' someone is
structively all the Universities Com- sider atiop we should rightly receive. sex," says the Girl, invitingly. And
to
start
"A
Little Stream of Water,"
mission has done and to indicate Furthermore we will not be giving of course all eyes turn to the Roue,
FRIDAY:
We's all to do christclearly to the Commission ways In sociely the intellectual leadership who boldly comes forward with the
which they can further implement which is our duty. This then de- suggestion that he's free to-night to enin' in the East and West ends of
mands a more active interest in our help with her education, and there's de chapel. Babies is to be christened
their present 'policy.
both ends,
The histoiy of the Universities present society not only our imme- a polite titter from the company,
SATURDAY: As de parson will be
VIEWS OF A VIRGIN.
Commission and their present posi- diate society as relates to the Uniabsent
on Saturday, Tse gwine to
tion cannot be set out loo often. The versity but society in general. Un- This is brought to a rapid conclu- carry on as usual wi' de parson's
Commission was originally set up to less we as a class devote more time tion by the Virgin, who breaks in wife,
administer the subsidy scheme, to to this, we are doomed to be sub- with the assured statement that pro:o:
advise the Commonwealth Govern- merged in future social develop- miscuity is a bad thing belore marEDUCATION HAS ITS
riage and he's supported by the
ment on matters relating to Univer- ments.
Amateur, strangely enough, who says
FACELIFTED
sities, and they were given power to
that all that sort of thmg leads to
-:o:fix quotas for entry into Universities,
V.D. anyway, apart from moral ob(Continued from page 5.)This immediately brings the Comligations, and then blushes because As a starting point the National
mission into direct relation with Manone or two faces are turned accus- Union recommends that:вЂ”
power, the Universities, the State
ingly at him. At this point we hear 1. The Commission institute a surEducation Departments and.Second- At the last Union Council meeting вЂўfrom the Cynic who remarks charary Schools, and the nature of these the following were elected as office- acteristically, "It doesn't matter. vey of the present and potential use
of graduates in the government serrelations must be founded on a clear bearers for 1944:вЂ”
Stay a virgin and you go into mar- vices. Such a survey should have
idea of the nature of each of these Secretary-Treasurer: Mr. G. R, Hulbert.
iage as an inexperienced flop; have Prime Ministerial or Government
bodies.
Commem. Dinner Committee: P. B, experience before
and
you're sanction.
Hogg,
Misses
H.
J.
McWiiliam
psychologically unbalanced. Either 2. The survey could best be conHOW THE COMMISSION WORKS.
ducted by an individual with the
and P. A. Shann.
way, your life is ruined,"
assistance
of a consultative comThe original status of the Com- Commem. Conductor: G, E. W.
"Repressions," says the Roue,
mission has been changed as a reStreeten,
"are far more dangerous than mittee.
3. Simultaneously a survey as presult of the High Court decision on Commem. Pianist: Miss M. A, tlie occasional psychopathtc disviously
outlined should be conducted
the validity of the Regulatiojis govHinkley.
orders following premarital aferning the Commission. The Com- N.U.A.U.S.: Secretary - Treasurer, fairs. At this, the Cynic says you into the capacity of particular
mission can no longer fix quotas; but
Miss P. M. Clewett; Sub-comshould know, the Roue tries hard faculties to meet contemporary dethe Commission can and does advise
mittee, R. J. C. Dark, J. D. to look embarrassed, but can't, mands.
4. The Commission should hold itDavenport;
Delegates,
Miss cause he's pleased with himself
the Commonwealth Government what
Clewett, Messrs. Dark, Daven- anyway, so that avenue is closed. self responsible for finding out in
numbers are necessary and desirable
port and J. H. Green.
to admit to the Universities to meet
"I know a girl with sharp teeth advance the qualifications of all the
an estimated demand, Havinsr de- Publications Committee: Chairman, which put me off," said the Amateur, best potential 1944 graduates from
A, J, Robertson; Secretary, Miss and then blushed again, "Sex is a the non-technical faculties and
termined what is desirable, the ComA, B, Paterson.
mission can do no more.
great problem," said the Virgin, "and should attempt to place them in
Manpower, however, rrting under Handbook Editor: D, W. Pronger.
things like sublimating and trying to situations befitting their qualifications.
National Security Regulations can "Galmahra" Editor; L. Allen.
conquer it with intellect won't solve
5. The Commission should attempt
p.nd does direct persons to the most "Semper" Editor; E, G. Le Breton. it." At this point the Wise Man
a survey of the effect of present
useful avenue of employment. Thus Business Manager for "Semper" and 'could contain himself no longer.
manpower
policy towards teachers
"Gahnahra":
A.
B.
Casey.
the Universities are asked to make
WISDOM FROM A WISE MAN.
on
the
standard
of instruction in
a selection of candidates applying, Book Exchange: Misses A. J. Har- "The only remedy for sex," I said,
schools
(notably
secondary)
the pregreaves, I. M. Clark, Messrs. J. "is early marriage to a sexually norand Manpower will reserve, to the
sent
distribution
of
teachers,
etc., and
J. Beckman, O, A. Kindervater, mal woman. Combined with that
limit suggested by the Universities
in
accordance
with
the
findings
atJ. S, Hynd,
Commission, those whom the Univer'there will have to be an efficient
*~**ij tempt to have any anomalies' corsities admit. This in no way detracts Union Storekeeper: J, Baird,
socialisation of all services
from the right to matriculate, but Song Book: Editor, J. A. Noon; Busi- equality of wealth so that the young rected.
NOTICE OF MOTION.
ness Manager, N. H. E, Weller, jinan can marry in social and finanwithout enrolment, matriculation
We
hereby
give notice that we inWar Records Committee: R, J, C. cial security. Not only this but a
loses its point.
Dark, S. J. R, White, E, B. Brier, complete reorganisation of om' ob- tend to move the adoption of these
The Commission and subsidy
Misses A. J, Hargreaves, H. J. solete Divorce Laws. In my reform recommendations at the A.G.M. of
scheme have been called into being
the Union.
McWiiliam.
of sex therefore I shall come up
by a national emergency. Whether
(Signed)
agamst the Capitalists and the
they will remain as a penmanent
H. M. WHYTE.
-:o:
Church,
two
very
powerful
opponpart of our educational mechanism
J. H. GREEN.
ents."
will depend on Governmental policy.
AESOP'S FABLES
SOLUTION IS DISSOLUTION,
If the Government feels that educaThere is only one solution, A man
tion based on merit is desirable and
(RETRANSLATED).
should
be able to marry early and, if For that Photograph
that education is a social service
the union is unsuitable, he should be j
then undoubtedly the Commission
No. 6.
able to get a divorce early; and not
will remain p.nd we can look to an Little Bo Peep
only early but easily. We young
extension of this principle of sub- Has lost some sleep
'people can marry, have kids, and
sidisation.
Because of a problem eternal,
build a home and live a normal,
A sailor to dine
WE'VE GOT TO BE USEFUL
human
life, while repressions,
A glass of port wine
psychopaths,
and other results of our
The principle of consulting stud- And now she's becoming maternal.
present pseudQ society will disap101 Adelaide StвЂћ Brisb8tfii>
ents in matters which directly conpear."
AND
No.
t.
cern them is definitely good but it
"Trust ft Communist to make
(Between Arcade and Albert
will continue only so long as students Mary had a little lamb.
Street)
sex
an
ex^vtse
for
a
\a\k.
on
She really wanted beef,
merit consultation. In the near
Socialism,'*
said
tbQ
Cynio,
future society is going to be very But beef and bacon, pork and ham
.^\
Are scarce as chicken's teeth. ' What's m WQ?
вЂў/вЂўy вЂў
much more in a state of change.
War Brings Recognition
SOME OFFICERS FOR 1944
ROY
COOPER
STUDIOS
SEMPER
8
Thursday, 21st October, 1943
FLOREAT
VALE 1943 SPORT
Cricket Again
Bud's Views and Reviews
A's O.K. вЂ” B's DID S.F.A.
It is with pleasure we record a revival of sporting activities
within the University this year. The year 1942 came upon us,
black with uncertainty, the possibility of invasion hovering
over us, darkening our outlook, not only academic, but social
and sporting. Football last year was the only sport in which
very much interest was shown, but this year we have cricket,
football, hockey, swimming and athletics.
Last Saturday the cream of the Varsity cricketers (!) took
on the Valleyites in two grades, the A at the Brisbane Cricket
Ground and the B at Windsor No. 2. The former team, after
a very good start, fielded all the afternoon, while the opposition scraped up 221 runs, in a very slow scoring innings, taking
just over four hours to compile this total. Things happened in
the B grade game, 26 wickets falling for 137 runs, leaving us
with six down for 21 in the second innings.
I am indeed grateful to those who nesses and a shortage of players, each The game at the 'Gabba started
have reported these sports, Ced, team came third in its respective badly for us in Vic. Honour's losing
the toss, but, as we'd won it the last
Venton has given us full and vivid competitions.
descriptions of the season's football
Red Quitui with 119 runs won two matches, the luck couldn't be
and players. Norm Traves and Max the T. J. Bale trophy for the first expected to last. The wicket was
Newman have done much to keep us century scored in the season.
hard and perfect, and worse Test
well informed on hockey doings, Mahoney, Honour, McMahon, and wickets have been prepared on that
while cricket has been covered by a Taylor were prom ment scorers for ground before to-day. A fair breeze
number of able commentatoi-s, Pete Varsity teams.
v/as blowing across the pitch, and
Pierotti enlightened us on swimming In bowling. Weaver made a good fast bowlers McMahon and Quinn
and atheletics, even though his tips showing, but a feature of the "B" moved the new ball very disconran astray in each of the meetings!! Grade was the remarkable effort of certingly with the windвЂ”much to
FINE SHOW IN FOOTBALL.
Clem Windsor whose average for the the discomfiture of the batsmen.
In football we played two teams season was a wicket for every ball With the score at fmn: for 16, includcontinuously throughout the season. bowled. The trouble was that he ing Miller, one-time opening bat for
Unfortunately, neither won their only bowled one ball! The Baxter Victoria, two of the batters became
premierships, but our Reserve Grade Cup was not competed for so still re- associated in a partnership of over a
did yery well and were in the lead mains in the hands of CoUegiates, hundred, and this contributed much
until their defeat at the hands of
Swimming this year was, in to our prolonged stay in the field,
Brothers in the semi-fmal.
many ways, rather disappointing'.
FIELDING BETTER.
In the A Grade, although we had Fresher Davison provided the
only
real
opposition
to
old-stager
some bad luck in the Premiership
In the field, the work was of good
round, we were undefeated in a Pen- Bob Coates. Our carnival proved
class
for the first hour or so, but
a great social success, but times
nant Round.
broke
down badly towards the end
were not outstanding. The John
Three teams chosen to play
of
the
afternoon, Dunn in particular
Mactag^rt Memorial Cup for
for Brisbane against Army conhaving
hard luck on several occaopen championship was won by
tahied a high proportion of Varsions.
The
fast state of the outfield
Davison.
sity men. Des Cooke skippered
and the natural slope from the centhe team which included "Pans"
THE BOYS BEAT UP B.B.C,
tre wicket to the boundary brought
Chenoweth, Ced. Venton,. "Hoy"
Unfortunately, we seem to have many fours from otherwise gentle
Boylmg, Clem Windsor, Eddie few outstanding athletes, but, having taps. However, we are pleased to see
Dunn and Bruce Moore.
a two-day meeting this year was an that there was less kicking of the
Due mainly to Norm Traves' ef- improvement on last year's perform- ball, most tunes it was picked up,
forts, the Brisbane hockey season ance. Anyhow, the Wilkinson Cup more or less cleanly, but hesitation
proved very successful. Ten metro- was tied for by Skip Grant and Joe in returnmg it caused several runpolitan teams contested the premier- Ulhman, A meeting with B.B,C. outs to be missed.
ship, with Valley coming out on top, 'gave the school- boys a jolt when
and Varsity runners-up in the "A" Phil Hill, "Squeak" Reye and Gordon
Sensation of the day came
Grade, while our "B" Grade ran neck Donaldson helped run up the points when Vic tossed the ball to John
and neck with Kelvin Grove for vic- for the "shoppe" representatives.
Mahoney for an over, most of
tors.
You have all seen the Blues for this the fielders who had not bowled
A'S WERE Al.
year, and read their qualifications. scatteringвЂ”prematurelyвЂ”to the
Varsity representatives in the These were won during a critical outfield. However, they soon reBrisbane team to play Maryborough period and under the utmost diffi- turned, In thne to see one man
were Mahoney, Traves, Troedson, culties. Once again, our sincerest caught in slips^ and tlxe other
Aroney, Lukey, Dingle and Rolley. congratulations to these men.
caught and bowled, each on the
Eacln town won the matches when
The I.C.C. decided at the belast ball of the overs, while a
played on their own stamping ginning of the year to resume
very confusing stroke, and the
ground. Of eighteen A Grade games Intftr-CoUege sport for 1943.
cunning of the aforesaid John in
played Varsity won fourteen, while Congratulatioife go to King's who
greasing the pitch at the crucial
"B" Grade won two of ten.
won the athletics, Leo's who won
spot where a batsman would put
a foot, resulted in a run-out, the
In cricket we had a successful the suamming, Emmanuel who
won the football, while John's
outee lying prostrate in, the
1942-43 season from the point of
are
leading,
so
far,
in
the
unmiddle of the pitch while John
view of spirit exhibited. Only two
finished
tennis
tournament.
removed one bail. This, however,
teams could be fielded, but despite
examinations, war conditions, ill- Once again thanking all those who gave him only two wickets for
have helped old Page Four along so the hmings, much to the satLsiwell, and hoping next year's Sports faction of the other bowlers. Of
Printed by Shipping Newspapers Editor has such an efficient team of course, we can understand the
(Q'iand) Ltd.. Ryan House, Eagle
St., Brisbane, for the Universi^ commentators. I wish "Semper," all jealousy of professionals when
sportsmen and women every success an amateur poaches on theii; preof Queensland Union,
in a brighter future for the year serves, but it was a stout effort,
1944.
anyway, and hope it will be repeated.
BUD PORD.
If the Question
IS
вЂ”-
PRINTING
the Answer
IS
Shipping Newspapers'(Q.)
вЂў<H
LIMITED
Riner B1729
for Our Representative.
. Address:
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"EAGLE ST.,: BRISBANE.
-to:
EXAMS.
DON'T USE THOSE PAPERSI
Would all students sitthig for
exams. thВЈs year please forward
their exam, papers (If not retained for sentimental or other
reasons!) upon completion, to the
Union Book Exchange.
Thfe Is a Union service for
tliose that follow.
Exam, papers are scarce, and
in great demaxid each year.
you can drag your minds away
fi<om math., science, languages,
etc,, for the afternoon. The show
starts at 1.45.
:o:-
B GRADE ON A BAD
WICKET
The B Grade team opposed Valley
at Windsor No, 2 Oval last Saturday
and experienced one of the worst
wickets on which v/e have played.
Both teams failed in a most extraordinary manner and both completed
their innings with the total standing
at 58 runs each. To add to our
worries the umpiring was shocking.
A Valley supporter who has given
trouble in previous years umpired
throughout their inning<; and our second innings, and we f eH his decisions
could in no way be classed as impartial. Varsity teams always show
the highest spirit of .вЂўsportsmanship
and it is always seen that our men
would rather give a doubtful decision in favour of the opposition,
but this year, at any rate, our teams
are not strong enough to defeat the
opposition plus the umpire.
The sensation o{ the mitch
was Ced. Venton's bowling. He
pounded the ball down right on
the %vicket all the time, and,
aided by the tricks played by the
pitch he had all the batsmen in
difficulties all the time. He finished the Innings with 9 tor 21.
Congratulations, Ced., a really
good effort.
Out of our total Mat Conroy pade
36 and attacked the bowling in fine
style.
UMPIRE UPTA?
Our second innings was marred by
an unfortunate last over. Although
the various opinions on the time all
agreed to its being 6 p.m., the opposition desired to have another over,
and Captain Gynther agreed. This
proved unfortunate for Jones, who
had batted for 35 minutes in his
usual style, as he was out to what
appeared to be one of the opposition umpire's few correct decisions.
Although well after 6 p.m., and
with the team off the next field, Gynther again agreed to the opposition's
demand to "finish the over." Next
ball N.S.W, player CuUen was hit
on the fingers and given out by our
friend the umpire l.b.w. However,
HOPES HIGH FOR HOME TEAM. this was a bit too hot even for the
As for our prospects in the game, opposition, and their captain called
the opposing attack is not expected him back. Cullen, however, was
to be very strong, and with some- very annoyed, and in a valiant atthmg approxunating to a fab battmg tempt to hit the ever-appealing
team to face it, 221 should cortainly bowler over the fence, mishit the
not be beyond the reach of our men. ball and left us with 6 down for 21. j
NOT DOWNHEARTED
i
Whatever it is, our score will be
brought up in quick time, and it will
However, with Conroy and' Gyn-i'
be fitting if we can score more than ther in, we have every prospect of
200 for the first time this season and making a fair total before the wicketi
win a game at the same time.
crumbles next week, and then Ven. Anyway you look at It, ifs ton, Reye and Clark should" W able
' going to be^'worth watiohtng. If
to harass the opponents again.